Cabbage or cabbage soup can also be a weight loss food depending on your perspective. After all, this soup is also a delicious and healthy dish and is quite easy to make. This article shows you how to make beef cabbage soup, vegetable-only cabbage soup, and diet cabbage soup.
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Method 1 of 3: Cabbage Soup with Beef
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Step 1. Cook the meat
Put the water and ribs in a large saucepan. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil until it is completely boiling. Once it boils, reduce the heat so the water continues to simmer over low heat and cook for an hour. Use a spoon to scoop out the dark foam that forms on the surface of the water. Do this often.
- Be sure to use a large enough pot, or the foam may overflow.
- Leave the pot open while cooking the ribs.
Step 2. Separate the ribs from the bones
Remove the ribs from the pot using a slotted spoon and place them on a cutting board. Use a fork and knife to scoop the meat off the bone, then cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Put the chopped meat back into the stock in the saucepan.
Step 3. Finish cooking the soup
Add all the ingredients that have not been added to the broth. Simmer the soup for an hour. Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper until it is just right or to taste.
Method 2 of 3: Vegetable Cabbage Soup
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Step 1. Cook the potatoes
Put the olive oil in a large saucepan and heat it for a minute or two. Add chopped potatoes and salt, and toss to coat with olive oil. Cook the potatoes until soft, which should take about 10 minutes.
- Don't cook the potatoes too soft first because they will continue to cook with the rest of the soup.
- You can wait and add salt later if you want.
Step 2. Add the garlic and onions
Place in the pot with the potatoes and stir. Keep sautéing until the onions turn transparent.
Step 3. Add stock and beans
Pour the broth into the pot, then add the beans. Stir with a long-handled spoon. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer so that the broth is still simmering over low heat.
Step 4. Add cabbage and spices
Cook the soup until the cabbage is soft. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup with a spoonful of sour cream or grated cheese.
Method 3 of 3: Cabbage Soup Diet
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Step 1. Saute the vegetables
Add olive oil to a large saucepan and sauté for a minute or two. Add the celery, onions, carrots and peppers in the oil and sauté until soft, stirring every few minutes.
Step 2. Add the garlic
Add the garlic to the saucepan and continue to cook until the garlic is fragrant, which is about 2 minutes.
Step 3. Add the broth and tomatoes
Put the stock and tomatoes in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir constantly so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Step 4. Add cabbage and spices
Continue to cook the soup until the cabbage is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Taste the soup and add more seasoning if desired.
Step 5. Done
Tips
- The cabbage looks bulky when it's just added to the water, but will shrink after cooking, so don't worry if the cabbage looks full in the pot.
- 1 cup (US) = 240 ml
- 1 pound (pounds) = 453, 59 grams